FHP closed down one lane for several hours, reopening the turnpike shortly after 6 a.m.

The motorcyclist was identified as Anwar Gonzalez, 53, of Hialeah.

Investigators said Gonzalez was getting back onto the turnpike from the service plaza when he drifted into the lane of the tractor-trailer. Gonzalez was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

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